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Corrections Facility Maintenance Manager 1 - SCI Phoenix

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Department of Corrections

Fresh

Location

Pennsylvania, 17120

Salary

$56,020 - $113,083

per year

Closes

March 6, 2026

Job Description

Summary

This job involves leading a team to maintain and repair a state prison facility, ensuring everything runs smoothly and safely in a secure environment.

You'll handle daily tasks, budgets, staff training, and resolving issues to keep the buildings and systems in top shape.

It's ideal for someone with hands-on experience in building trades who enjoys supervising others and working in a structured, high-stakes setting.

Key Requirements

  • Two years as a Building Maintenance Foreman, Utility Plant Supervisor, or Corrections Tradesman Instructor in a trade like carpentry, electrical, plumbing, or similar
  • Or six years of experience in building construction, maintenance, repair, or utility equipment operations, including two years in a managerial or supervisory role
  • Ability to oversee and coordinate maintenance staff, delegate tasks, and prioritize based on facility needs
  • Skills in budgeting, planning annual department budgets, and supervising routine and specialized repairs
  • Experience conducting staff trainings, orientations on safety and regulations, and handling employee grievances
  • Knowledge of administering collective bargaining agreements and reviewing inmate training progress
  • Full-time availability for 40-hour workweek, Monday-Friday, 6:30 AM to 3:00 PM

Full Job Description

If you are an experienced professional looking to elevate your career in the field of corrections, we have an exciting opportunity for you! The State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Phoenix is seeking an energetic, self-motivated individual to take on the role of Corrections Facility Maintenance Manager 1. In this position, you will be responsible for overseeing complex facility operations, ensuring the structural integrity and operational efficiency of a secure environment. We are looking for a strong leader who can effectively manage a team of skilled trade staff and foster a culture of technical excellence and professional growth. If you have the skills and desire to lead others in managing large-scale infrastructure, we encourage you to apply today!

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Requirements

As a Corrections Facility Maintenance Manager 1, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of SCI Phoenix. Your responsibilities will include overseeing and managing the maintenance and trades staff, which includes delegating and coordinating daily tasks. Other duties involve planning and prioritizing tasks based on the facility's goals and objectives, as well as creating an annual budget for the department. You will also be responsible for supervising the performance of routine and specialized maintenance and repair tasks, ensuring that the facility is well-maintained and any issues are addressed promptly. Additionally, you will conduct orientation and trainings on regulations, job requirements, and safety protocols. Furthermore, your responsibilities will include handling employee grievances and complaints; administering collective bargaining agreements; and reviewing inmate training progress, attendance, and assignment details. To ensure the success of your team, you will conduct regularly scheduled staff meetings and fulfill a full range of supervisory duties.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.


Work Schedule and Additional Information:

  • Full-time employment, 40 hours per week
  • Work hours are 6:30 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
  • This position is eligible for full retirement benefits at age 50 or 55.
  • Telework: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
  • Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
  • You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

  • Two years of experience as a Building Maintenance Foreman, Utility Plant Supervisor, or Corrections Tradesman Instructor (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration) with a specialty in one of the trades of Carpentry, Electrical, Refrigeration, Plumbing, Sheet Metal, Machinist, Welding, Painting, Automotive, Electronics, or Masonry; or
  • Six years of experience in the construction, maintenance or repair of buildings; or the operation, maintenance and repair of utility services equipment, including two years in a managerial or supervisory capacity; or
  • Any equivalent combination of experience and training.


Other Requirements:
  • Successful completion of basic training in Elizabethtown, PA is required.
  • You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency.
  • You must be able to perform essential job functions.


Legal Requirement:

  • You must pass a background investigation and meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance requirements.


How to Apply:

Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position.

Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).

  • If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
  • Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
  • Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

  • Veterans:

    • Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

    Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

    • 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

    If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.


    The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce.

    The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania.

    The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law.

    All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

    Additional Information

    • Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
    • Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
    • Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
    • You must provide complete and accurate information or:
      • your score may be lower than deserved.
      • you may be disqualified.
    • You may only apply/test once for this posting.
    • Your results will be provided via email.

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    Posted on NEOGOV: 2/19/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 2/19/2026

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